The Challenge Fandom Podcast

For our final episode ever, we sat down with one of the greatest competitors to ever step into The Challenge arena — Jordan Wiseley.This conversation is exactly what you’d expect from Jordan: honest, analytical, intense, thoughtful, and deeply rooted in accountability. We talk about what it actually takes to be great — not just on The Challenge, but in life — and why so many players (and people) fall short.Jordan breaks down:• What it really feels like to be a long-term reality TV competitor• Why being a “reality star” was never his goal• The difference between luck, skill, and preparation• Why some seasons and formats work and why others fail• How production decisions have quietly hurt the show• The biggest mistakes made on The Challenge 39• Why too many twists ruin the game• How casting and competition structure shape outcomes• The problem with modern rookie casting• Why The Challenge used to feel better• What separates champions from everyone elseWe also get into Jordan’s mindset outside the show — including his views on discipline, growth, competition, racing, and what it means to build something that lasts beyond reality TV. He explains why certain environments push people forward while others hold them back, and how he applies those lessons to everything he does.This episode isn’t about nostalgia; it’s about standards.And it felt right to end this channel with someone who’s never lowered them.Thank you to everyone who supported The Challenge Fandom Podcast through every era, evolution, and version of this show. This conversation with Jordan Wiseley is our final episode and our final thank-you.So....With that being said…Don't forget to follow our new channel over on ‪‪ ⁨@HazedReactions⁩  where we will be covering everything from various reality tv shows, music, movies, game shows and pretty much anything else that we think could be fun to share with our friends. Follow Hazed Reactions:Instagram: / hazedreactionsYoutube: / @hazedreactionsPatreon: / hazedreactions

This episode isn’t an interview — it’s a reunion.All of the hosts from the past four years of The Challenge Fandom Podcast came together to reflect on how this whole thing started, the moments that defined us, and the friendships that grew along the way. From launching Facebook fan groups and turning them into a podcast, to cracking the code on guest outreach (including how we landed CT when no one else could), this is the story behind the show — told by the people who lived it.We talk about:• How and why the podcast actually started• The sneaky trick that got CT to say yes the first time• Building Facebook fan groups before CFP even existed• Inside jokes, lingo, and moments only longtime listeners know• Favorite interviews and unforgettable episodes• Meeting each other in Michigan for the first time in 2024• How we’ve grown as hosts, friends, and people• What we learned about content, consistency, and community• What our next project looks like — and why expanding our reach is already paying offThis episode is part of our “With That Being Said…” farewell series — a thank-you to the community that supported every era, pivot, and version of this podcast. If you’ve been here from the early Facebook days or found us along the way, this one’s for you.FOLLOW CHALLENGE FANDOM PODCAST: YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ / @thechallengefandompodcast INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ / @challengefandompodcast Also, don't forget to follow our new channel over on ‪‪@HazedReactions‬ where we will be covering everything from various reality tv shows, music, movies, game shows and pretty much anything else that we think could be fun to share with our friends. Follow Hazed Reactions:Instagram: / hazedreactionsYoutube: / @hazedreactionsPatreon: / hazedreactions

This is not an interview.This is 2.5 hours hanging out in CT’s kitchen while he says exactly what’s been on his mind.For one of our final farewell episodes, we sat down with Chris “CT” Tamburello — the GOAT of The Challenge — and from the second the recording started, it turned into an unfiltered, no-intro, no-outro, no-rules rant about the state of the show, the direction it’s heading, and why he’s feeling disconnected from the modern era of The Challenge.CT goes off on The Challenge 41, the newer rookies, casting decisions, alliance structures, and why he’s actively looking to move on to other reality TV opportunities. We talk about how casting works behind the scenes, how MTV has changed its approach to educating viewers on serious topics like addiction, homophobia, and racism, and why the game just doesn’t feel the same anymore.At one point, CT even surprises us with a “guest” — Jozea — which somehow leads to an entirely separate conversation about representation, friendships that make zero sense, and how different players actually get selected for seasons.Topics include:• CT’s raw thoughts on The Challenge 41• Why he’s frustrated with the new rookies• The evolution (and problems) of modern casting• How MTV approaches social issues on the show• Why the OG era felt different• Reality TV beyond The Challenge• And 2.5 hours of classic CT venting, storytelling, and chaosThis episode is part of our “With That Being Said…” farewell playlist — a thank-you to Challenge fans who’ve supported us through every era of this podcast. If you’ve ever wanted to just sit back and listen to CT talk without filters, structure, or PR polish… this one’s for you.No questions. No script. Just CT.Two more episodes before we're officially shut down so make sure you follow along and don't miss the end of our final farewell run! FOLLOW CHALLENGE FANDOM PODCAST: YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ / @thechallengefandompodcast INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ / @challengefandompodcast Also, don't forget to follow our new channel over on ‪‪@HazedReactions‬ where we will be covering everything from various reality tv shows, music, movies, game shows and pretty much anything else that we think could be fun to share with our friends. Follow Hazed Reactions:Instagram: / hazedreactionsYoutube: / @hazedreactionsPatreon: / hazedreactions

This one still feels a little surreal.For the first time ever, TJ Lavin joins The Challenge Fandom Podcast and he somehow manages to be exactly the guy you hope he is: chill, thoughtful, funny, honest, and effortlessly cool. Oh… and he’s got his rescue dogs hanging with him too 🐶In this wide-ranging conversation, TJ talks about The Challenge past, present, and future — from Season 41, to where the show is headed, to the moments and finals that still live rent-free in his head. We get into what he believes is actually the hardest final of all time, his favorite seasons, unforgettable moments, and how the game has evolved over the years.Beyond the show, TJ opens up about:• His love for rescue dogs• What he’s been working on outside of The Challenge• How he got into BMX and his journey to becoming the King of Dirt• His recovery after his life-altering crash• The mindset that’s guided him through competition, injury, and life• And plenty of random, off-the-cuff moments that make this feel more like a hang than an interviewWe also share a very personal moment talking about Corrina's close friendship with TJ’s mom, who she absolutely loves to the point that she'd travel to Vegas just to meet Mama Lavin.This episode is part of our “With That Being Said…” playlist — our ongoing thank-you to the Challenge fans who’ve supported this podcast through every era, evolution, and version of ourselves. If you love The Challenge, TJ Lavin, or just hearing thoughtful, unfiltered conversations with legends of the game, this one’s for you.Like, subscribe, and enjoy this special moment — because this going-away gift series is only getting started.FOLLOW CHALLENGE FANDOM PODCAST: YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ / @thechallengefandompodcast INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ / @challengefandompodcast Also, don't forget to follow our new channel over on ‪ ⁨@HazedReactions⁩  where we will be covering everything from various reality tv shows, music, movies, game shows and pretty much anything else that we think could be fun to share with our friends. Follow Hazed Reactions:Instagram: / hazedreactionsYoutube: / @hazedreactionsPatreon: / hazedreactions

This episode feels full circle in the best (and messiest) way possible.Devin Walker joins The Challenge Fandom Podcast for the FOURTH time — and somehow, every milestone episode we’ve ever had.✔️ Our first-ever guest✔️ Our 100th episode guest✔️ Our 200th episode guest✔️ And now… one of our final interviewsIf this really is the end of an era, we couldn’t imagine starting this closing chapter with anyone else.In this wide-ranging, no-filter conversation, Devin breaks down everything fans have been arguing about all season from The Challenge 41 rookies and alliance chaos, to production decisions that have quietly hurt the game for years. Nothing is off-limits, and yes… tea is absolutely spilled☕️We get into:• Devin’s honest thoughts on The Challenge 41• Were the rookies actually good… or just lucky?• Why Turbo gets very weird with female partners• Newer challengers throwing shade (and disrespect) at CT• What production has been getting wrong for YEARS• Why watching the OGs doesn’t hit the same anymore• The cheating during the mini-final eating portion and whether Devin would’ve cheated too• How revealing mini-finals really are• Which rookies Devin had his eye on all season• Which vet could’ve won it all if alliance structure didn’t screw them• How Michele Fitzgerald would’ve completely changed the game• Devin’s thoughts on The Traitors and Tom Sandoval• Jordan Wiseley’s new project Champ Camp• Board games, football, music, and random Devin chaos• What fans actually need to do to get their favorites cast on The Challenge 42• And finally… Devin’s thoughts on us leaving CFP, what’s next, and what HE wants to build with US moving forward!This episode is the first of several “going away gifts” for the Challenge fans who supported us through every era of this podcast. More interviews. More honesty. More calling things out. More debates about what The Challenge needs to do next if it wants to survive.If you love The Challenge, Devin Walker, reality TV strategy, behind-the-scenes insight, and unfiltered opinions - this one’s for you.👉 Like, subscribe, and buckle up… because this is only the beginning of our end! FOLLOW CHALLENGE FANDOM PODCAST: YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ / @thechallengefandompodcast INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ / @challengefandompodcast Also, don't forget to follow our new channel over on Hazed Reactions (Youtube and Socials for now but spotify/apple coming soon) where we will be covering everything from various reality tv shows, music, movies, game shows and pretty much anything else that we think could be fun to share with our friends. Follow Hazed Reactions:Instagram: / hazedreactionsYoutube: / @hazedreactionsPatreon: / hazedreactions

The Final Roundtable is here!For the last time ever, Corrina, Rick, Katie, Tony, Josh and special guest Alex Brizard sit down to break down every chaotic, inspiring, ridiculous, and unforgettable moment from the Challenge 41 finale.We talk through:🔥 The final itself — format, pacing, difficulty & THAT finish🔥 Which new threats proved they’re the real deal🔥 Which vets we’d love to see return… and which should retire for good🔥 The highest highs & lowest lows of the entire season🔥 Predictions for MTV’s future and where the franchise goes next🔥 Themes, casting, and what we wish production would try🔥 Our own time in the Challenge world and all the behind-the-scenes BS we’ve learned🔥 Plus a whole lot of tangents, jokes, and unfiltered Challenge fandomIt’s the perfect send-off to The Challenge Fandom Podcast — a celebration, a roast, and a therapy session all in one.Thank you all for 4.5 AMAZING years. We got so many amazing memories, friends and great times out of all of this and can't thank you all enough for allowing us the space and creative freedoms to learn about each other and ourselves. We will be continuing our journey over on the channel "Hazed Reactions" where we will be doing everything from reacting to music and movies to recapping future reality tv show seasons and anything else we may want to get into. So if you see our gorilla's face out there with some new sunglasses on... that's still us :)FOLLOW HAZED REACTIONS: INSTAGRAM: / hazedreactions YOUTUBE: / @hazedreactions PATREON: / hazedreactions (for now we are only loading blocked videos)

We’re back with a FULL recap of The Challenge Season 41 Episode 17 “Ten Toes Down” — and this one had EVERYTHING.From Will and Aviv’s goodbye letters causing unexpected drama, to Nany and Michaela blowing up the entire club, to Turbo & Sydney taking first place in the most chaotic daily of the season… this episode delivered PEAK Challenge energy.In this recap we break down:🔥 Will blaming Justin & Nany in his final letter🔥 Michaela vs Sydney vs literally the entire club🔥 Turbo getting annoyed at Sydney (again)🔥 Nany calling Michaela & Cedric “corny” 😭🔥 That wild geography daily — NEW ZEALAND ABOVE FRANCE?!🔥 Cedric admitting he talked about Yeremi behind his back🔥 The final nominations and the kumbaya voting🔥 Balls In 2.0 and Michaela & Cedric CHOO-CHOOING through Nany & Justin🔥 TJ announcing the FINAL + stake-a-claim twist previewIf you love The Challenge 41, Challenge USA, MTV’s The Challenge, or reality competition drama… this is your spot.👇 Drop your predictions for the FINAL in the comments!#TheChallenge41 #TheChallenge #MTVChallenge #ChallengeRecap #RealityTV #TheChallengeFinal #BallsIn #TheChallengeEpisode17 #ChallengePodcast

In this episode, we break down The Challenge Season 41, Episode 16 — and Nany delivers one of the most self-inflicted disasters we’ve seen in years. She flips on Aviv, expects no retaliation, throws a tantrum when the vote shifts, and then screams at everyone else when her own move blows up in her face. Classic Nany chaos.We also dive into:• The Dark Mine daily challenge and Sydney’s puzzle genius• Michaela fighting through her ankle injury• Yeremi staking Olivia and flipping the entire nomination room• Turbo and Sydney plotting revenge• The airplane bathroom elimination featuring Aviv/Will vs Michaela/Cedric• And next week’s explosive previewIf you love gameplay analysis, messy drama, and laughing at the most avoidable moves of the season, this is your episode.Follow us for weekly Challenge recaps, cast breakdowns, and unfiltered commentary.

In this week’s Challenge Fandom Podcast roundtable, we’re breaking down The Challenge Season 41, Episode 14: “We Have to Boogie” and it’s official: Theo Campbell is playing the game everyone else only thinks they’re playing.From the chaotic Runes Race daily to the awkward Weight Me Up elimination, we get into why Theo’s social reads, power positioning, and subtle manipulation have him quietly running the house while the “big alliance” keeps fumbling basic numbers strategy.We address Aviv’s rookie energy, Turbo’s controlling behavior toward Sydney, and why Theo might actually be the only thing saving this season right now.We also discuss the current state of The Challenge, what we foresee for the future and how we could see it being saved along with our plans moving forward after Challenge 41 and a little hint at what's coming when we turn off the lights!👇 Comment below: Do you think Theo’s the true mastermind this season, or is he just the only one actually playing The Challenge anymore?If you're not subscribed here, do so now and turn on notifications! You will not want to miss what we have in store for you!FOLLOW CHALLENGE FANDOM PODCAST: YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ / @thechallengefandompodcast INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ / @challengefandompodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠IS THE CHALLENGE DYING? - 0:00EPISODE OPENENER - 11:23DAILY BREAKDOWN - 22:21RICK'S CLUB SCENE - 38:19NOMINATIONS - 47:24ELIMINATION - 01:02:55ITS SO HARD, TO SAY GOODBYE - 01:17:52

The Challenge gods giveth… and sometimes they just confuse us. 😅This week on The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion, Corrina, Rick, and Justin recap Episode 13; the one full of foreshadowing that went nowhere, weird pacing, and a literal merry go round elimination.From Turbo’s ongoing meltdown to Theo’s major blunder, we break down what worked, what didn’t, and why this episode felt like a bunch of storylines with no destination.Plus, we announce our new side project, Hazed Reactions, where we’ll be reacting to music, movies, and more Challenge chaos.🎙️ Episode Highlights:Turbo’s chaos (again)Theo’s blunderThe daily challenge breakdownMichaela’s strategic dominanceDead-end storylines galoreElimination reactions & MVPsFor more make sure you follow Hazed Reactions where Fandoms collide!FOLLOW HAZED REACTIONS: YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ / @hazedreactionsTIKTOK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ / @hazedr⁠⁠⁠⁠eactionsINSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ / @hazedreactionsFACEBOOK: / Hazed Reactions#TheChallenge #TheChallenge41 #MTVChallenge #RealityTVPodcast #ChallengeRecap #HazedReactions #TheChallengeFandomPodcast #Turbo #Michaela #RealityTVFansOPENING THOUGHTS - 00:00LAST WEEK REVIEW - 06:06EP13 INTRO - 20:40DAILY - 25:15RICK'S CLUB SCENE - 37:50ELIM & CLOSER - 40:02